1. Prescription for Peace
Matthew 6:25 – 34
At Jesus’ Feet

2. Prescription for Peace Matthew 6:25-34
The context – the Sermon on the Mount
The interpretation of the Sermon
The epidemic of our time – Worry & Stress
The impact of worry & stress
The causes of worry & stress
The effectiveness of worry
The Greek word
Worry vs. Concern

3. Destroyers of Peace Three Negative Imperatives
1. Don’t worry about food, clothing and length of life – 6:25-30

5. Accessories
Men’s
Children’s
Women’s
Clothes
Everything Else

7. Destroyers of Peace Three Negative Imperatives
1. Don’t worry about food, clothing and length of life – 6:25-30
2. Don’t act like the Gentiles – 6:31-32
3. Don’t worry about tomorrow,
6:34

8. “Thou hast commanded, and so it is, that every inordinate affection should be its own punishment.”
St. Augustine

9. Why is worry so bad? It intrudes on God’s provisions.
It exhibits a lack of trust in God.
It affects our relationships
It damages our health
It harms our witness

10. Finding Peace
Seek first the kingdom of God -6:33 (the first positive imperative!)
The issue is God’s character.
The challenge is to trust God.
God provides what we need to do His will

11. “Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Thee.”
St. Augustine

12. Conclusion An illustration from Numbers 13 Hymn – “Wonderful Peace”
Peace like a river, so deep and so broad
Wonderful peace, wonderful peace Resting my soul on the bosom of God, I have peace, sweet peace.